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Tesla debuted its new 2025 Tesla Model Y in Australia at the Everything Electric Show in Sydney earlier this month, providing thousands of EV enthusiasts and buyers a sneak peek of the latest version of what has been Australia’s best-selling EV.
Now, the company has updated its configurator with pricing of the standard new models, with pricing starting from $58,900 before on-roads for the single-motor RWD variant.
That’s cheaper than the special edition launch series vehicle by $4,500. That model started at $63,400 and offered multiple upgrades, but was sold out due to surging demand – although it is not known how many units were offered.
The top-spec dual-motor all-wheel-drive (AWD) variant now starts at $68,900, down from $73,400 for its launch series equivalent.
Another key change now is the availability of 19-inch Crossflow wheels, where previously only 20-inch Helix 2.0 wheels were available. These will help those looking at more range from the sleek SUV.
The latest prices are $3,000 more than the last generation cars, which have also been further discounted with stocked inventory available in many parts of Australia.
Tesla’s latest Model Y has been highly anticipated over the older car, optimising comfort, performance and efficiency in the very popular SUV segment. It was unveiled in January in our local market with sources suggesting thousands of expected orders on just that edition.
The 2025 model features improved range, faster acceleration, updated exterior styling with new paints, interior lighting, ventilated front seats, rear passenger controls and entertainment screen, powered second-row reclining seats, upgraded suspension, upgraded acoustic glass for a quieter ride and much more.
Earlier this month, it was revealed that Tesla had received over 200,000 orders on this model in China, highlighting the demand in the world’s biggest car market.
Following that, last week’s weekly insured vehicles data from its Shanghai factory, which also supplies all Tesla cars to Australia, indicates that production of the new model has been ramped right up, with 9,450 units delivered in that week. That’s the highest so far in 2025.
Local customer deliveries are expected to start in May, initially with the launch series followed by standard vehicles with an estimated delivery date of June 2025.
Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.
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